DAMS:ENGINEERING IN A SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
British Dam Society
This book contains the proceedings of the 17th Biennial Conference of the British Dam Society, Dams: Engineering in a Social and Environmental Context. It covers practical aspects which are directly relevant to all who work in the design, construction or management of dams and reservoirs, both in the UK and abroad.
Several papers cover the construction of new dams, while many address the issues that arise from the nation’s ageing portfolio of existing dams, where spillway improvements or other works may be needed to comply with current standards or to provide operational improvements. The environmental impacts of all such works must be fully considered, and examples are given where habitat and amenity provision have been integral components of
projects.
The UK legislative and policy framework is covered, with comparisons to design standards from abroad. Other papers examine aspects of the risks that dams pose to the public, and how to analyse and minimise such risks.
Contents
- The legislative and policy framework
within which dam professionals work - Geotechnical aspects of dam design,
construction and maintenance - Risk-related aspects of reservoirs and
their operation - Construction of new dams in the UK
and overseas - The environmental aspects of dam
construction and repair - Incidents and remedial works to
existing dams
Observaciones 2012
Paginas 542
Medidas 17x24
Precio 180,00 Euros
